Mouna Fettou Protests Belittlement of Moroccan Actors at Marrakech Film Festival
Marrakech - Moroccan actress Mouna Fettou is reportedly protesting against the belittlement of Moroccan artists at the International Film Festival of Marrakesh. According to Daily Al Massae newspaper,...
View ArticleMarrakech Festival Pays Tribute to Japanese Cinema
Marrakech - The 14th International Marrakech Film Festival on Tuesday paid tribute to the masters of the Levant in the history of cinema in Japan, this year's country of honor. After Scandinavian...
View ArticleJennifer Grout to Perform at Moroccan Tagine Restaurant in New York
New York - American Singer, Jennifer Grout, the sensation of 2013 edition of Arabs' Got Talent, is due to perform at Tagine restaurant tonight. Jennifer’s show is due to start at 7 pm. In 2013,...
View ArticleMorocco: Egypt’s CBC Channel Fixes What Amany Al Khayat Ruined
Rabat- Following the intense controversy over the offensive remarks about Morocco made by the Egyptian news anchor Amany Al Khayat, Egypt’s CBC channel broadcasted on Friday a special program about...
View ArticleNouamane Lahlou to Auction his Oudh to Help Flood-stricken Regions
Rabat - Moroccan singer, songwriter and compositor Nouamane Lahlou announced live on one of the radio programs his readiness to sell his Oudh in an auction and donate the amount it will generate to the...
View ArticleCasablanca Tops ’16 Most Disappointing’ Destinations in the World
Taroudant - US magazine Business Insider included two Moroccan cities in a ranking of "most disappointing destinations on Earth," announced on December 11. Casablanca, the Moroccan largest city and the...
View ArticleAlan Rickman Wants to Shoot a Movie in Marrakech
Marrakech - The famous English actor and director Alan Rickman, a member of the jury of the Marrakech Festival, said Thursday he was fascinated by the secular and modern character of Marrakech where...
View ArticleMorocco’s Khadija Alami to Launch a New Film Studio in Ouarzazate
Rabat - Moroccan film producer Khadija Alami, who was born in Casablanca in 1962, is intending to promote the city of Ouarzazate as the Hollywood of Africa with a new film studio. She dubbed the...
View ArticleMCAS: Diamond in the Rough, Locally Beneficial
By Jack Stanovsek Rabat - My eyes open with the softness of my phone’s alarm, gently trying to pull me out of my slumber. I ignore it for around three minutes, trying to catch just a few more precious...
View ArticleMorocco’s Hassan Hakmoun in Top Ten Best Global Music of 2014
New York - The National Public Radio (NPR) has just published a ranking of the top ten best global Music for 2014. Morocco is honored in the ranking thanks to the album produced by Moroccan famous...
View ArticleThe Master Returns: Hassan Hakmoun & the Electric Sintir at the Heart of Unity
By Derek Beres New York- The iconic musician who put North African trance traditions on the map is back with a soaring, hypnotic album with rock drive. It's a sound that seems to reach beyond time. The...
View ArticleMarrakech Film Festival: Russian Film “Reintegration Class” Wins Golden Asterisk
Marrakech- Ivan Twardowski’s film “Reintegration Class" won the golden asterisk prize at the 14th annual Marrakech International Film Festival which took place in Marrakech December 5 through December...
View ArticleIn Pictures, Winter Wonderland Ifrane Gains its Picturesque Snow
Taroudant - Light to heavy rain hit several parts of Morocco last week but Ifrane, or little Switzerland, was battered by heavy snowfall leaving the town with its typical picturesque winter image....
View ArticleEgyptian Cinema Official Denies Insulting Moroccan Former Minister
Taroudant - Waleed Seif, head of the National Centre for Cinema, apologized to Moroccans and denied claims raised from insulting social media posts satirizing the way Moroccan ex-minister Touriya...
View ArticleTo All Students, I say – Poem
Mourad El Hanafi Enjoy being a student For someday You'll cease to be a student Enjoy the weight on your shoulders Enjoy the life you draw with your fingers Feel and enjoy Your seat's warmth Your...
View ArticleMoroccan-American Filmmaker Launches Campaign to Fund 9/11 Independent Film
New Jersey - It’s been thirteen years since terrorists set their sights on America on September 11, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, thousands more had their lives changed forever, a whole...
View ArticleIslamist call for Algerian author’s death stirs outrage
Algiers - An Islamist call for author Kamel Daoud to be condemned to death for alleged apostasy has stirred outrage in Algeria, reviving dark memories of the country's brutal civil war. Salafist...
View ArticleISESCO: Arabs Should Promote Arabic Language in their Education Systems
Marrakech - On World Arabic Language Day on December 18th, the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) called on the Islamic world to reinstate Arabic language and delegate...
View Article5 general fashion tips for your child when he goes to a casting
By Bernard Ditto New York - To make a positive impression on the casting agents, your kid needs to communicate well and also present themselves in a professional manner. Coaching your child on fashion...
View ArticleRabat Hosts the First JCI Debating Cup
Rabat - La Jeune Chambre Internationale (JCI), or International Youth Chamber, of Rabat will host the first “Rabat JCI Debating Cup” on December 21, 2014 at the Center of Training and Expertise for...
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